CEO

Kate Marks has 20 years’ experience in the film and television industry, including 15 in senior leadership roles promoting Australia as a global powerhouse for screen production.

Kate was appointed CEO of Ausfilm in September 2019 and in that time, Australia has cemented itself as a world leading production destination securing over AU$4.5 billion in direct foreign investment.

Prior to Kate’s appointment as CEO, she was Ausfilm’s Los Angeles based Executive Vice President of International Production and Film Victoria’s General Manager, Incentives, Locations and Production Services.

Kate is a passionate leader and supporter of the Australian screen industry and was President of the Board of Australians in Film (AiF) from 2016 to 2020 in Los Angeles. She is currently a Board Member of Screen Careers and a member of the Australian Government’s Trade 2040 Taskforce which is chaired by Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon Don Farrell.

EVP, International Production

Erin leads the Ausfilm Los Angeles team, with a focus on attracting international productions to Australia, marketing Australia’s production tax incentives and promoting Ausfilm members and the country as a screen destination.

Erin has wide-ranging expertise across screen production in both the United States and Australia. She previously spearheaded development at two Australian state government screen agencies, Film Victoria in Melbourne and Screenwest in Perth. Prior to her work in Australia, Erin served as SVP of Production at Participant Media and Spyglass Entertainment.

Erin is a graduate of Colgate University in New York and is originally from Boston.

Hyodoko is the artist name of Anthony Thanaxay, a Melbourne based 2D animator and illustrator. Under Hyodoko, Anthony shares his animation, illustration and character designs both professional and personal across his social media and portfolio. Anthony studied a Bachelor of Animation at Swinburne University of Technology and has worked on animated projects in Melbourne, including TANK, which won Best Animation at the London International Film Festival 2022, and Wonderfully Made, which screened at Cannes Short Film Festival 2022. He recently completed the CG Spectrum Game Changer Academy 2026, where he focused on improving his 2D hand-drawn, rigged, and hybrid animation skills. As an animator, Anthony is interested in character animation, 2D animation studio pipelines, and building a stronger career in the animation industry. Through Hyodoko, he hopes to connect with other artists, studios, and creative teams, while continuing to develop his own work in animation and illustration.

Founder, Creative Director

Stefan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and brings over 34 years of experience in the animation industry. His career began in the UK, where he directed high-profile campaigns for leading global brands such as Smirnoff Vodka, Vodafone, and Cadbury. Transitioning into children’s television, Stefan played a key role in developing and directing several successful series for ITV, including The Jellies (Seasons 1 and 2), narrated by the late Rik Mayall. After relocating to Australia, he continued to collaborate with major clients including Airbnb, Fairy Liquid, and McDonald’s. He went on to create and direct One, Two, Threebies for ABC, which earned a Bronze Award for Best Children’s Show at the Australian Effects and Animation Festival. In recent years, Stefan has directed multiple seasons of Ollie and Friends for Mediacorp and Best Furry Friends (two seasons) for Turner, among many other children’s programs. His work has aired on major networks such as Cartoon Network, ABC, and the BBC. Stefan is also the founder and Creative Director of Armchair Productions, where he continues to lead innovative and engaging animation projects for global audiences.

Founder, Executive Producer

Celine Goetz is a Content Exec and Producer specialising in the development and production of premium scripted content for Kids & Family audiences. With a focus on building distinctive, creator-led IP with strong global potential, Celine guides projects from early development through financing, production, delivery and long-term exploitation. Her recent credits include the award-winning Kangaroo Beach, the technically innovative Vegesaurs (pioneering real-time rendering in Unreal Engine), the Canada/Australia co-production Flower & Flour, and the upcoming animated feature Zac Power: The Movie. Celine is known for combining creative leadership with commercial strategy, with deep expertise in production pipelines and international co-production. She has a strong track record working with major platforms, studios and public broadcasters, and in navigating complex financing structures across multiple territories. Prior to specialising in Kids & Family, Celine worked in senior production and post-production roles on premium scripted drama including Top of the Lake, The Hour, and Occupation, for companies including See-Saw Films, Fremantle, Matchbox and Kudos.

Co-Founder, Chief Content Officer

Patrick Egerton is Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer of Cheeky Little Media and an executive producer specialising in the development, financing and production of globally successful animated series and feature films. With over two decades of experience, he has led the creation of internationally successful content for broadcasters and platforms including ABC, BBC, ITV, France Télévisions, Netflix and Disney. He specialises in developing original IP and structuring international co-productions that build distinctive animated brands for global audiences.

Director

Andrew Onorato is an award-winning director and animator based in Melbourne, Australia. Andrew currently runs Chop, an animation studio producing animated work for music videos, commercial films and narrative short films. His commercial work includes directing a music video for Billie Eilish in 2020, as well as work for Childish Gambino and Hunter Schafer. His work has screened internationally at multiple film festivals in France, Japan, USA, UK, Germany and Croatia, last year winning the jury prize at SXSW Sydney.

Clarence Fennessy is a Melbourne-based Australian animator and recent RMIT University graduate working across 3D and stop-motion animation. His practice explores hybrid techniques that combine digital animation with the tactile qualities of handmade claymation and physical miniature sets. He is the sole creator of Oldies of the Coast, a hybrid animated short selected for the Annecy International Animation Festival and Zagreb Animafest. Clarence is passionate about developing innovative Australian stories and continuing to experiment with new forms of animation.

Co-Founder, Director

Ryan Greaves is a producer, screenwriter & co-owner of award-winning animation studio, Cosmic Dino. Recently, he was one of the producers of the 4 x AACTA-award nominated animated feature, Scarygirl and co-writer & one of the producers of the Annecy-selected The Sloth Lane. Currently, Ryan and the Cosmic Dino team are working with Ludo Studio, BBC and Disney on the highly anticipated feature, The Bluey Movie, set for release in 2027.

Head of Global Partnerships

Cameron March is a producer and director based in Queensland, Australia. Working across both long and short form formats has enabled Cameron to work with clients across the globe spanning from Sony and Universal to Spotify and Apple. His ability to bring the client’s vision to life has allowed him to work across a diverse range of industries. Cameron has worked for a number of international brands, and production companies including Netflix, Red Bull, Mitsubishi, GMC and Formula One. Most recently Cameron expanded the Cosmic Dino Studio team to take on The Bluey Movie for Ludo, BBC and Disney.

Co-Founder, CEO

Lucy is the co-founder and CEO of Elysium Studios a collaborative creative studio. A creative industries leader, producer and post-production producer with over 25 years experience internationally, Lucy has held leadership roles across a variety of industries. As Content Director at Screen Queensland Lucy focused on supporting local projects including Ivan Sen’s feature film Limbo, Ludo Studio’s Bluey, and Ambience Entertainment’s Muster Dogs. Prior to that Lucy was EP and producer at Chop Shop Post, Collider Films, Luminous Pictures, and Babyfoot Productions; producer at Partizan and Sweet Shop, working across projects including Bluey for Ludo Studio, ObDocs for WildBear Entertainment, films and series for LAPC, Universal Pictures, Fox, Altitude, Paramount, Channel 10, Disney, ABC, BBC, Discovery, and Mediawan among others. She has produced global commercial campaigns including Gold Lion winners, branded content and music videos including several ARIA winners. Most recently Lucy oversaw the virtual production tracking for Bronte Pictures’ feature film Beast of War, is EP and Head of Post on the Irish Australian co-production Chasing Millions, is Head of Post on the ABC children’s series Dancing With Tom, Producer on feature doco Te Vaka and children’s series Jungle School, and is developing the animated series Mini & Milo.

Emma Hough Hobbs (she/they) is a queer artist from Adelaide. They're a filmmaker, animator and production designer. They co-wrote and co-directed their Teddy Award winning debut feature film Lesbian Space Princess, which placed 2nd for the Panorama Jury prize in the 2025 Berlinale. Lesbian Space Princess was also nominated for 7 AACTA awards including “Best Film”. Emma's previous short, the inaugural Hanlon-Larsen fellowship film On Film was in competition at SXSW Sydney 2023 and won best animation at the South Australian Screen Awards. Basically, Emma is a huge nerd for all things animation & genre and this passion translates directly into their love for also creating new and exciting genre projects.

Founder, Director

Best known as the creator of Day Job, Paul Georghiou developed his skills working on several hit animated series including Koala Man (Hulu), Solar Opposites (Hulu), and YOLO: Crystal Fantasy (Adult Swim). Paul later became a storyboarder and episode director for Adult Swim’s Smiling Friends. Today, Paul is directing the Day Job OVA, an independent animated series that has garnered over 100,000 subscribers on youtube.

Executive Producer

Cheryl is a Producer/Executive Producer at Fade In Studio and KLoveYouBye Animation. She leads financing, budgeting, scheduling, production management, distribution and investor relations across film and television projects. She recently (2024-2026) produced the Kidscreen Award winning preschool 2D series Zip and the Tiny Sprouts, delivered on time and on budget, with content successfully distributed worldwide by WildBrain CPLG. With a strong eye for both creative and operational detail, Wright plays a key role in evaluating and producing content. Prior to her transition into production a decade ago, she was Head of Strategic Business Advisory at Macquarie Investment Bank, where she advised business startups on growth, finance, promotion, marketing and management strategies. Wright is equal parts meticulous planner and imaginative collaborator - someone who lives in spreadsheets but brings a spirited, childlike enthusiasm to everything she does.

Founder, Studio Director

Peter Johnston is an International Emmy® Award-winning producer and AWGIE-nominated writer with over two decades of experience creating premium content across children’s, factual, and scripted television. As founder of Fade In Studio, Peter has led the development and production of a wide range of projects for both Australian and international broadcasters, with work spanning major platforms including ABC, Nickelodeon, Discovery, and HBO Max. His storytelling is known for its strong character focus, emotional depth, and ability to engage young audiences in meaningful and entertaining ways. Peter started his production company, Fade In Studio, at only 18years old. Never looking back, his career has been dedicated to collaboration, priding himself on strong relationships and a commitment to quality. His career highlights have been; directing a segment of Sesame Street, working with Ludo Studio (Bluey) as Series Producer on Doodles (ABC, Frederator), which won the International Emmy® Award for Best Children’s Series in 2016. More recently, Peter has overseen the delivery of high-quality 2D animated content, including the award-winning preschool series Zip and the Tiny Sprouts (Kidscreen Award winner, 2025), writing and directing 52x7 original episodes.

Executive Vice President, Executive Director of Content

Alexia Gates-Foale is the Executive Vice President / Executive Director of Content at Flying Bark Productions, overseeing all projects on the slate, and producing an array of the studio’s original content.

The company is currently working on the highly anticipated animated Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 series (Netflix), an animated Ghostbusters series (Sony/Netflix) and The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender feature film (Paramount).

Lex is currently producing Zac Power, an Australian feature film based on the iconic book series, and recently released a premium animated adaptation of Shaun Tan's Tales from Outer Suburbia (ABC iview / BYUtv).

Other producing credits include feature films 100% Wolf and 200% Wolf, the series FriendZSpace (ABC Me), Maya the Bee Movie, Blinky Bill: The Movie, and the AACTA-nominated series, The Wild Adventures of Blinky Bill (Network 7).

Lex has also overseen production on projects including LEGO’s Monkie Kid franchise, Nickelodeon's Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel’s What If...?, and Disney TV Animation's Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, which won multiple Emmys, Annie Awards and Kidscreen Awards.

Founder, Company Director

Mike Aldrich has worked across the global entertainment industry for more than 30 years, with experience spanning music, sport, television distribution and animation. Beginning his career at Sony Music Entertainment Australia, Mike went on to hold senior international roles in London and Amsterdam before returning to Melbourne to launch Fred Media International Distribution for WTFN Productions, helping expand Australian content into 176 countries. He later founded Greenhills Media, supporting independent producers and international partners across the Asia-Pacific region, and since 2019 has partnered with Toon Boom Animation to support studios across Australia and New Zealand while championing local animation talent and content globally.

2D Animator, Sales Specialist

Lucinda (she/they) is a Toon Boom specialist at Greenhills Media and part time freelance animator. Through her time at Greenhills, Lucinda has assisted in the delivery of workshops in institutions across Australia with their most recent series of Intro to Animation workshops hosted at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI). Her freelance experiences have resulted in the successful delivery of animations, from engaging short films to captivating children's TV series. Lucinda has worked for clients such as Animunch, Melbourne University’s Flare Dance Ensemble and The Australian Youth Orchestra.

Director

Bill Northcott is an animation director and creative leader with more than 15 years of experience across television, advertising, film, and visual effects. Beginning his career as an animator, Bill contributed to acclaimed productions including Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Lego Monkie Kid, building a strong foundation in character animation, cinematic storytelling, and stylised action. Over the course of his career, he expanded into commercial and VFX work, developing a broad creative skillset that spans direction, production, and high-end animated content creation. Today, Bill is the founder and director of Half Giant, a studio specialising in animated trailers and cinematics for the video games industry. Under his leadership, Half Giant has delivered visually distinctive campaigns for major publishers and indie developers alike. The studio’s notable work includes cinematics and promotional content for Cult of the Lamb in collaboration with Devolver Digital, as well as projects with Team17 and Gearbox Publishing. Bill’s work is defined by a strong cinematic sensibility, a deep understanding of animation craft, and a passion for helping games stand out through memorable visual storytelling.

Founder, Producer

Sophie Byrne is a multi-award-winning film and TV producer with over 30 years of industry experience both in London and Melbourne and is best known for her work on the initial pilot and original music videos for the hugely successful concept band GORILLAZ, the expansion of the cult brand Scarygirl and for producing the Academy Award®-winning animated short The Lost Thing.

Creative Director

Rob Coleman is an Academy, BAFTA, and VES Award-nominated Animation Supervisor who is also currently serving as the Creative Director for Industrial Light & Magic’s Sydney studio. Coleman’s career started when he joined the ILM team of animators in 1993 for groundbreaking work on The Mask. He worked directly with George Lucas on all three Star Wars prequel films, and later with Dave Filoni on The Clone Wars at Lucasfilm Animation. He returned to ILM after serving as Head of Animation at Animal Logic in Sydney, contributing to projects such as The LEGO Movie, The LEGO Batman Movie, and two Peter Rabbit films. Coleman was also an ILM Animation Supervisor on the animated feature, Transformers One, and has recently been credited for his contributions to the blockbuster live-action Lilo & Stitch, Wicked, Wicked: For Good, and the final season of Stranger Things.

Senior VFX Producer

Sean M. Murphy is a feature animation producer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Recently, he served as associate producer on the Netflix animated feature film Ultraman: Rising directed by Shannon Tindle and co-directed by John Aoshima. Sean joined ILM in 2021 to oversee production on the film alongside VFX Supervisor, Hayden Jones. He is currently working in the same capacity on Warner Brothers Pictures Animation’s The Lunar Chronicles. Prior to joining Industrial Light & Magic, Sean was an employee of Blue Sky Studios in Greenwich, Connecticut for 17 years. While at Blue Sky, he worked in various production roles on shorts and feature films including Horton Hears a Who!, the Ice Age sequels and the Oscar-nominated projects Rio & No Time For Nuts. He was given the role of production manager for the hit film Rio 2 & the Oscar-nominated Ferdinand - both directed by Carlos Saldanha. Sean was also the Associate Producer on their critically-acclaimed final film, Nimona, before it was moved to Annapurna Animation for completion. Sean is a member of the Producers Guild of America and ASIFA-Hollywood.

Passionate about storytelling and inspired by films such as Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Klaus and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Ishmail Firoz is a recent graduate of the CG Spectrum Good to Great program specialising in 3D character and creature animation. He was part of the team behind A Broken Sky (2025), which was selected for the Melbourne International Animation Festival and several other international festivals, and is now seeking his first role in the animation industry while continuing to connect with fellow creatives who share his passion for storytelling.

Co-Founder, Producer

Carlos is a Colombian/Australian animation producer & sound designer, co-founder of Karu-Karu. His projects have been well regarded at international markets (MIFA pitches, Stuttgart APD, Kidscreen) and have received nominations and awards in Europe, Australia, USA, Asia and Latin America. His recently produced pilot for Wishes (funded by Screen Australia and the South Australian Film Corp.) has been selected in over 45 international festivals (including Sitges, SIGGRAPH, Zlín, Flickerfest, Anibar, L.A. Animation Festival) and has won 9 awards to date, including Best Short Production of the Year at the Screen Producers Australia awards 2025. As a sound designer he has worked in award-winning features, series and shorts. Some of his sound credits include the animated feature The King of Kings (starring Uma Thurman, Mark Hamill, Pierce Brosnan among others) and Netflix Original I Am Mother. He has been a state representative for the Australian Screen Sound Guild since 2020 and has been a tertiary education lecturer in universities and colleges in Colombia and Australia.

Director, Production Designer

Ana is a Colombian-Australian visual storyteller with a passion for creating unique characters and stories through animation, sequential narrative and illustration; often inspired by her love for fantasy and magic realism. She's fond of interweaving memory and identity through visual poetry, transporting audiences to realms of wonder and mystery. She is the director of Karu-Karu, a boutique animation production company and container of stories with heart and purpose, where she writes and designs story concepts for their projects, officially selected in renown international film festivals and markets, leading to numerous awards and recognitions. Ana loves exploring themes like inter-culturalism, identity, gender equality, neuro-diversity and social/environmental awareness, in quirky, symbolic and poetic ways, wishing to connect with young audiences. She also enjoys nurturing emerging talent as a university lecturer, and as a co-founder and advisor of Squish Squash (Australian Illustration & Animation Community), where she supports the team offering professional guidance and building connections with the industry.

Executive Producer, Managing Director

Lina Foti is an award-winning executive producer, writer, and creator with an international career spanning Europe, the United States, Latin America, and Australia, specialising in animated and cross-media storytelling for global audiences. As founder and Managing Director of Kreiworks, she develops original IP and adaptations across television, XR, and publishing, collaborating with leading broadcasters, platforms, and studios worldwide. Her work combines creative vision with strategic production, with a strong focus on children’s and family content. Her key credits include serving as Executive Producer/Development at Academy Award–winning Lion Forge Entertainment, Head Writer/Writer on the globally successful preschool series Pocoyo (Season 4), and showrunner/writer on Nina and Olga, a 52 x 11’ animated series for RAI. She has also developed and produced projects with major international partners, including Sony Pictures Television Kids, HBO Max, ABC Australia, Planeta, and best-selling author Philip Osbourne. A recipient of the AWGIE Award for Best Preschool Script, Lina is recognised for crafting stories with global resonance, mentoring emerging talent, and contributing to the creative and technological evolution of children’s media. She is currently developing an original Sci-fi series with acclaimed Artist/Director Dan Curry (Star Trek) and Creator Rockne O’Bannon (Farscape, SeaQuest DSV, Cult).

Co-Founder, CEO

Kristen Souvlis is an award-winning creative industries executive, producer and entrepreneur specialising in the development, financing and production of film, television and digital content. As CEO and Co-Founder of Like A Photon Creative, Kristen has helped build one of Australia’s leading independent production companies, producing commercially successful content with global reach. Before founding Like A Photon Creative, Kristen spent more than a decade working across the international production sector on globally recognised productions including Totally Wild, H2O: Just Add Water and Mako Mermaids, alongside partners including BBC, Disney, Sesame Workshop, ZDF Studios and The HISTORY Channel. Kristen has led the raising of private capital to finance award-winning digital products and feature films, including an Australian-first feature film franchise with Universal Content Group. To date, Kristen has financed and produced 10 feature films, including The Pout-Pout Fish, which became the #2 highest-grossing Australian film of 2026 and debuted at #9 at the US box office on opening weekend. Her achievements have been recognised through major business and entrepreneurial awards, including the InQueensland Media 40 Under 40 Awards First Amongst Equals Award.

Chief Information & Operation Officer

Rachel Bauer is the Chief Information & Operation Officer at Like A Photon Creative, one of Australia's most internationally recognised independent production studios, known for award-winning family content developed in partnership with global brands including Universal, HarperCollins, MacMillan and Crayola. Bringing a rare cross-functional perspective from a career spanning technology, finance, operations and marketing, Rachel owns the studio's full IT stack and digital transformation agenda. She oversees infrastructure, finance, HR, and the animation production pipeline, driving the technology backbone that enables the studio to compete on the world stage. Over the past 18 months, Rachel has led a landmark period of growth, scaling the studio to a second site and modernising the animation pipeline to support larger-scale productions. Her digital transformation program has introduced data-driven insights, streamlining operations and positioning the studio for sustainable growth. Her recent achievements include overseeing the production of Pout Pout Fish, which debuted at number 9 on the US box office opening weekend and became the second highest-grossing Australian film of 2026.

Chair of Melbourne SIGGRAPH, Access:VFX Advocate, Lecturer IIM Paris

Mark has built an international career at the intersection of creativity, technology and education, driven by a passion for storytelling and community building. Originally trained as an architect in Dublin, he transitioned into 3D art and animation at Ballyfermot College before beginning his career in the UK games industry. His journey has since taken him across the UK, Canada, Australia and the USA through roles at Codemasters, DNEG, ILM, Pixar’s RenderMan Group, Epic Games, Netflix and Animal Logic. Now based in Melbourne, Mark is the Education Manager at CDW Studios, where he helps shape curriculum and champion emerging talent across animation, VFX and games. He also serves as Chair of the Melbourne SIGGRAPH Chapter and is an active Access:VFX advocate, supporting greater inclusion and accessibility across the creative technology industries. A frequent speaker at international events including SIGGRAPH, FMX, VIEW and GDC, Mark remains deeply committed to mentoring and fostering learning communities wherever he goes. He will also moderate several panels at Annecy this year. Curiosity continues to drive Mark’s work, alongside a passion for sharing knowledge and inspiring the next generation of creatives.

Director, Animator

Dung Nguyen is a writer, director and animator, and the creative force behind MaxFoo. His work blends emotionally driven storytelling with absurd, offbeat comedy, creating animated projects that balance genuine heart with chaotic humour. With a strong instinct for visual storytelling and character performance, Dung focuses on building stories that connect emotionally while remaining visually bold and distinctly original. At MaxFoo, Dung directs and develops creator-led animated projects including Larry the Lightbulb and Suzie Q, helping shape the studio’s visual identity and storytelling voice. His independent animation work has contributed to millions of online views and includes collaborations with studios such as Grouse House on Hug the Sun. Dung is passionate about pushing the boundaries of independent Australian animation and bringing original new voices to global audiences.

Director, Designer, Animator

Max Joyce is a multidisciplinary designer and animator working across both 2D and 3D animation pipelines. Combining strong technical ability with a sharp eye for visual storytelling, Max specialises in building distinct visual languages for character-driven worlds. His work balances stylisation with clarity, creating visuals designed to engage modern online audiences while supporting strong story and tone. At MaxFoo, Max plays a key role across visual development, design and animation production on original creator-led projects including Suzie Q. He is particularly interested in developing visually bold work that can thrive across fast-moving digital platforms without losing emotional authenticity or artistic identity. His work as part of MaxFoo’s growing slate has contributed to projects, like writing and animation on the short film Don’t Talk About the Monster on the Roof, that have generated millions of online views, earned multiple CineFestOZ awards for Best Animated Short Film, and included collaborations with Grouse House on Hug the Sun.

Producer

Michael Long is a producer and creative working across animation, digital series and film. Beginning his career in VFX and motion design, Michael developed a strong technical understanding of animation production before transitioning into producing original IP. His work focuses on building creator-led projects for digital-first audiences, combining practical production knowledge with a strong instinct for story and audience engagement. Michael is the lead producer at MaxFoo, where he oversees development and production across the studio’s growing slate. His recent credits include Suzie Q and Student Council, both supported by Screen Australia, as well as the animated feature project Christmas Johnson, currently in early development. He is passionate about helping grow sustainable pathways for emerging West Australian animation and developing local stories with global audience potential.

Director, Animator

Winston Foo is a character animator and artist specialising in expressive, performance-driven animation. With a strong foundation in fine art and 2D animation, Winston focuses on character acting, dynamic posing and comedic timing, bringing personality and emotional clarity into every scene. His approach centres on creating characters that feel genuinely alive, balancing exaggerated comedy with grounded performance to strengthen both story and audience connection. At MaxFoo, Winston contributes across animation and visual development on the studio’s growing slate of creator-led projects, including Suzie Q. His work forms part of a broader push toward original Australian animation built for digital-first audiences. Alongside MaxFoo’s award-winning independent productions, Winston’s work has contributed to projects, like Larry the Lightbulb, that have generated millions of online views, earned multiple CineFestOZ awards for Best Animated Short Film, and included collaborations with studios such as Grouse House on Hug the Sun.

Founder, Executive Creative Director

Darren Price is a Creative Director and animation director with over 20 years’ experience working across 2D, 3D, VFX, stop motion and live action. Known for his strong eye for movement, design and lighting, he brings a craft driven approach to both storytelling and visual execution. Darren was formerly Head of 3D at Nexus Studios, where he contributed to internationally recognised projects including Honda Grrr, Coca-Cola’s The Heist, and the opening titles for Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events with Smith & Foulkes. He later won a BAFTA for his debut short film, establishing a reputation for distinctive character driven work. He is the founder and Creative Director of Mighty Nice, an award winning Sydney based animation studio and part of Nexus Studios. Under his leadership, the studio has delivered acclaimed commercial work and co produced two international children’s series, Bottersnikes & Gumbles and Kazoops!, for major broadcasters including ABC Kids, CBeebies and CBBC.

Business & Content Development

Matt Taylor has been a part of the Australian animation scene for 25 years, his passion for character driven storytelling leading him to founding two animation studios the second of which he sold to Deloitte Digital. After 4 years as Head of Storytelling at Deloitte, he returned to the animation industry and has led business and content development at Mighty Nice since 2022. He has extensive experience across broadcast, short form and online content and is currently in development on several projects - The Grot and Landsby as well as several boardgame IPs in co-production with LA based Studio Bonk.

Mike Greaney is an award-winning writer and cartoonist based in Melbourne. Across his 15-odd years in the art mines he’s made animated videos for Green Day and Neil Young, directed on series for Adult Swim, screened short films at festivals across the world and his comics have racked up millions of likes, comments and shares on social media. He is currently developing shows with people he’s not sure he’s allowed to talk about right now.

He’s very nice and chill and some say funny and this is definitely not him writing in the third person.

Producer

Nadine Bates has spent the last eleven years blazing a trail through the children’s media landscape. Globally known as a dynamic, entrepreneurial Producer, Nadine co-founded and led the award winning production company Like a Photon Creative from 2015 - 2026. Nadine has created and produced ten animated theatrical feature films in that time, raising and managing just under $100M in production. These films include the first ever 6 part slate deal, the Tales from Sanctuary City franchise for Universal Content Group (The Wishmas Tree, Combat Wombat 1 & 2, Daisy Quokka, The Sloth Lane and The Lost Tiger) and independent literary adaptations such as Scarygirl, The Pout Pout Fish (Macmillan) and Neverending Pillowfort (Crayola). Her tenth film, an original property created by Nadine and LAPC, is currently in production. From her earliest career days, becoming the first Australian female writer/producer for Sesame Street USA, she’s worked with the biggest names and brands in the children’s media industry. She’s collaborated with Apple’s World Wide Developers Consultancy Group in Silicon Valley, jurored the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Awards over several years and acts as an Advisor for the QUT Executive MBA student cohorts.

Executive Producer, Co-Founder

Georgie Lewin is an Australian producer specialising in imaginative, purpose-driven storytelling that empowers young audiences and builds vibrant, future-ready worlds. Her television career began at renowned Australian production company CJZ (formerly Zapruder’s Other Films), where she worked across a broad range of factual and entertainment programming. Her producing credits include the ABC’s long-running franchise Gruen, the Walkley Award-winning Hungry Beast, Can of Worms and Enough Rope with Andrew Denton. She later became a Development Producer at ITV Studios Australia and served as set-up producer on the acclaimed ABC series You Can’t Ask That, which received international recognition, including the Rose d’Or Award for Best Entertainment Show. More recently, Georgie has transitioned into children’s and family animation, with two original series currently gaining strong momentum. These include The Magical Adventures of Grandma Gogo, supported by Screen NSW development funding, international market interest and the attachment of an A-list Hollywood icon; and Planet Pals: Solar Squad, featuring creative collaborators including Dr Kirsten Banks (“Astro Kirsten”) and acclaimed Australian writer, actor and producer Miranda Tapsell.

Executive Producer, Head Writer

James Colley is a television comedy writer and producer known for his work as Head Writer on Gruen, Talkin Bout Your Gen, Question Everything, The 1% Club, and The Weekly with Charlie Pickering. He has written for Pendleton Ward's Bravest Warriors and ABC TV's Beep And Mort and Built To Survive which won an International Emmy for Kids: Entertainment and Factual. James has also written for adult narratives such as Summer Love, Ghosts Australia, and Get Krackin! He is currently in production with his first feature film, the family Christmas comedy Staycation, as well as the feature adaptation of his romantic comedy novel The Next Big Thing.

Executive Producer, Writer

Miranda Tapsell is a Larrakia/Tiwi woman who works as an actor, writer and producer. She's best known for her work on the films Top End Wedding, The Dry, The Surfer and The Sapphires, television series such as Top End Bub, Love Child, and The Artful Dodger and many, many more. Tapsell is a two-time Logie Award winner, AACTA award winner, has had her work shown at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, and has received Australia's highest media honour: a guest spot on Bluey.

Director

Allison is a BAFTA-nominated director with over 25 years of experience in design and animation, working with UK and US clients on high end films + episodic. She combines an eclectic background in design + animation with an unwavering passion for thoughtful storytelling. Her awards and nominations include SXSW, BAFTA, London Film Awards, Cinema Eye Honors Awards, New York State International and Broadcast Tech Awards. Brownmoore has been listed as Art of The Title's top ten Women in Title Design and has had articles and interviews featured in Stash Magazine, Broadcast, Animation World, ABC, Art of Title, 3D World and VFX Voice. Her guest speaker and jury appearances include BAFTA, D&AD, IFTA, Aesthetica Film Festival, Doc NYC, Motionographer, The Mill London and Encounters Film Festival. Her mentoring and education experience involves Sundance, Animated Women UK, Women in Film and TV UK, Central Saint Martins, London (MA Design) and Charles Sturt University, Australia (BA Theatre and Media) She is a member of BAFTA and DGA and is repped in LA with Alison Mann at Fourth Wall Management.

Founder, Producer

Nicole Delprado is a Sydney based Producer and Screenwriter. As the founder of production company Pike Salto, she’s on a mission to turn original genre and children’s IP into household names. Nicole has a keen interest in fostering international co-productions and, since launching Pike Salto, she’s championed multiple series and feature-length projects through funded development, with support from organisations including Screen Australia, Screen West and NZ On Air. Her original crime thriller television series Fox Hunt was the inaugural recipient of the Screen Australia and Dynamic Television initiative. Last year, her found footage horror for kids, Weird Warden, was selected for Screen Australia x Australian Children’s Television Foundation Kids IP incubator. Her projects have premiered at marquee Australian festivals including Sydney Film Festival and Flickerfest, as well as screened on ABC iview and at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Her notable credits include children’s animated series 100% Wolf: Book of Hath, and live action series Shippers and Sydney Sleuthers. In 2019, Nicole was named as ‘One to Watch’ by Screen Producers Australia and in 2023 she was a finalist in the Page International Screenwriting Awards. Outside of film and television, Nicole is also a highly qualified gymnastics coach!

Co-Founder, Managing Director

Bryony McLachlan is a co-founder, Company Director, and Managing Director at Pirate Size Productions, a Melbourne based production company specialising in high quality entertainment for children, teens, and families. Bryony has produced a wide variety of projects across the Pirate Size slate, including the Australia / Canada / Singapore international co-production It’s Andrew! co-commissioned by ABC and CBC, the stop motion animated series Pencil Pals for ABC, along with projects in various stages of development and pre-production working alongside partners Mainframe Studios, Infinite Studios, Mukpuddy Animation, Starburns Industries, ABC, CBC, the Australian Children’s Television Foundation, Apple TV+, and NBC Universal amongst others. Before joining Pirate Size, Bryony was the Production and Development Coordinator at renowned production company Werner Film Productions, working on projects including the Logie and AACTA Award winning and Emmy nominated ABC teen drama series Ready For This, and the feature film Dance Academy.

Co-Founder, Director, Head of Visual Development and Brand

Animator, illustrator and creator of visual things, Alyssa is a co-founder, Company Director, and Head of Visual Development and Brand at Pirate Size Productions. At Pirate Size, Alyssa leads design on many unique and exciting projects, including co-creating It’s Andrew!, a 3D animated preschool series co-commissioned by ABC and CBC; directing and stop-motion animating Pencil Pals for ABC Me; leading visual development on 2D animated preschool series Anna Antarctica. As well as collaborating on Pirate Size’s many other projects in various stages of development including live action, 2D, 3D and hybrid films and series. She is also currently illustrating a graphic novel trilogy, Alpen Haüs for Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing. Through her freelance work she has designed and animated for print and digital advertising, TV, award winning short films and even had a very small role in a very big Hollywood blockbuster. Alyssa is also an avid supporter of her local industry and shares her passion through teaching at RMIT and Swinburne Universities, also doing various guest spots, speaking about the wonderful worlds of illustration, animation and character design.

Co-Founder, Creative Producer, Head of Content

Dan is the creator and creative producer of It’s Andrew! and Head of Content at Pirate Size Productions (PSP), a company he co-founded. Through PSP, he has developed and sold projects to leading global production companies and broadcasters. One project, LOG, was among the first Australian titles in development with Apple TV+ prior to the platform’s launch, and is now being adapted as a graphic novel with Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing. A writer and creative producer working across page, stage and screen, Dan is the creator/co-creator of multiple PSP projects, including Anna Antarctica and Alpen Haüs. He also leads creative and market strategy for PSP, working closely with the company’s co-directors to shape its broader direction. Beyond production, Dan is the founder of Story Studios Australia, one of the country’s leading storytelling education companies, delivering creative writing programs to thousands of young writers each year. His greatest passions are his family, storytelling, music, and the mountains.

Head of Studio, Development Producer

Sebastian Gonzalez is Head of Studio and Development Producer at Pixel Zoo Animation Studios in Brisbane, where he helps lead a team of more than 150 artists and creatives across animation production and development. With more than a decade of experience in the animation industry, Sebastian has overseen the delivery of over 1,000 minutes of animation and more than $20 million in production value across the past three years, working with global partners including Hasbro, MGA Entertainment, Moonbug Entertainment, Spin Master and Moose Toys. His credits include projects such as The LOL Surprise Movie: Skate Dance, the LEGO DUPLO series and Cozy Coupe in Space. Originally from Venezuela, Sebastian relocated to Australia in 2013 to pursue a career in film and media, bringing expertise across production, development and children’s content for film, streaming and digital platforms.

Founder, Creative Director, Managing Director

Paul Gillett is the Founder, Creative Director, and Managing Director of Pixel Zoo Animation Studio in Brisbane, Australia. He began his career as a classical animator on Disney and Warner Bros. series before spending many years as a lead animation director on high-profile advertising campaigns. In 2013, Paul launched Pixel Zoo Animation Studios, which has grown to a team of over 130 artists who specialise in both 2D and 3D animation, with a keen focus on children’s content. Paul’s depth of animation experience and ability to deliver for clients makes Pixel Zoo a preferred studio for clients around the world, including MGA Entertainment, Spinmaster, eOne, Moose Toys, Moonbug Entertainment and many more His recent credits include Rainbow High, LOL House of Surprises, Mia’s Magic Band, LOL Surprise - The Big Picture, Go-Buster - Buster Saves Christmas, Lellobee City Farm, Let’s Go Cozy Coupe, Heroes of Goo Jit Zu, Mermaid High, Thomas the Tank Engine, Magic Mixies, Shopkins and more.

CEO, Executive Producer

Carmel Travers is one of Australia’s most experienced multi-genre media industry professionals, with a strong focus on international co-productions across childrens, family and adult, scripted and factual. She is a highly sought after show-runner on a diverse range of narrative film projects, including animated kids and family content, and is a successful collaborator and partner with some of the world’s most prestigious producers, distributors and platforms. A former journalist, foreign correspondent, and television network general manager, Carmel is the founder and executive producer of several successful private and public media companies. She is currently CEO of an award-winning multi-genre production and financing company most recently focused on animated and live action theatrically released feature films and scripted series for which Carmel is credited as Producer, Executive Producer and Co-writer. Recent credits include Being Betty Flood, The Correspondent, Alien TV, Bubble Bath Bay and Sydney Sailboat all of which have sold worldwide. Specialising in original content, her latest company, Pop Family Entertainment, has a broad slate of projects, including Tilly, The Arvee Chronicles - Princess of Zan and Winchflat, all of which are at an advanced stage of financing.

Managing Director (Princess Bento & Princess Pictures)

Emma Fitzsimons is the Managing Director of Princess Pictures and a partner in the company, bringing over 25 years of experience as a producer, executive, and lawyer in the global film and television industry. She also serves as Managing Director of Princess Bento Studio in Melbourne, a world-class hub for adult animation co-founded with Bento Box Entertainment. At Princess, Emma works across the company’s entire slate, with executive producer credits spanning premium scripted, animated, and unscripted projects. Her recent work includes Together, Last Days of the Space Age for Disney+, Koala Man, Smiling Friends, YOLO: Crystal Fantasy, The Divorce, Superwog (Seasons 1 & 2), How to Stay Married (Seasons 1–3), and the Emmy-nominated Wrong Kind of Black. In the unscripted space, she has overseen award-winning formats including My Year 12 Life and My Year 7 Life. Emma’s career spans roles at the UK’s Channel 4, international production group ITV/Granada, and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation, giving her deep expertise across development, production, financing, and global distribution. Her strategic leadership continues to shape Princess Pictures as a powerhouse of innovative and internationally recognized storytelling.

Executive Producer (Princess Pictures), Co-Founder (Princess Bento)

Mike Cowap is an Executive Producer at Princess Pictures and Co-Founder of Princess Bento Studio. He recently produced the breakout Sundance horror feature Together (Dave Franco, Alison Brie), which sold to NEON in one of Sundance’s biggest-ever deals and released theatrically in 2025. He is currently in production on feature film Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel for A24, starring Oscar-winner Daniel Kaluuya. In animation, he executive produced Koala Man for Hulu/Disney+ (Hugh Jackman, Sarah Snook), cult Adult Swim hit Smiling Friends, and three seasons of YOLO: Crystal Fantasy for HBO Max. He also produces live-action comedy Superwog - a viral YouTube phenomenon with hundreds of millions of views - which spawned Netflix Original Son of a Donkey, which launched at #1 on the Netflix chart. A true cross-platform producer, Cowap has also produced three original Audible series. Prior to Princess, he held senior roles at the Australian Film Commission, South Australian Film Corporation, UK Film Council, and Screen Australia - leading landmark initiatives including Skip Ahead and Fresh Blood - and remains a vital champion of next-generation talent. Mike currently sits on the Expert Advisory Group for Screen Tasmania.

Head of Production (Princess Bento)

Laura DiMaio is the Head of Production at Princess Bento, where she oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of all productions. With over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, Laura has built a reputation for her exceptional organizational skills, creative vision, and leadership. She is instrumental in guiding teams through the production process, ensuring that each project runs smoothly from concept to completion. Before taking on her current role, Laura worked as a senior producer, managing a diverse portfolio of projects in television, online and film. Her keen eye for detail, paired with her ability to lead teams under pressure, has made her a key asset in delivering complex productions on time and within budget. At Princess Bento, Laura's strategic approach to production has helped elevate the company’s output, enabling it to continue expanding its presence in the industry. Her collaborative nature and strong communication skills have fostered an environment of creativity and innovation, allowing the team to push boundaries while maintaining the highest production standards. Laura DiMaio’s commitment to excellence and her passion for storytelling make her a driving force behind the success of Princess Bento’s projects.

Development Producer (Princess Bento)

Amanda Spagnolo is an Emmy-nominated Writer and Producer. Currently working as a Development Producer for Princess Bento in Melbourne, she has been known mostly for her work in children’s entertainment and has most recently produced the first three seasons of ABC’s preschool hit Ginger and the Vegesaurs. She also wrote three episodes of Ginger Season 4 and 5 airing in 2026 on ABCKids. Before that, she produced Monster Beach for the Cartoon Network and Space Chickens in Space for Disey Jr and Channel 9. In Toronto, Amanda wrote and produced at Sinking Ship Entertainment where she obtained her first Emmy nomination for Creative Writing. In 2025, she joined Michael Cusack's mostly online studio, Cusack Creatures, to help build their live action slate and co-producing their first live-action short that will be on the festival circuit mid-2026. At Princess, she is producing both kids and grown-up entertainment and working to elevate internal crew to make their own content. Amanda was also selected as a Ones to Watch Producer for 2024-2025 via Screen Producers Australia, a highly competitive mentorship program. She has also founded her own production company, Hot Snowflake, to showcase her own creative endeavours centering around writing and development.

Co-Founder, Director

Samuel Leighton-Dore is a screenwriter, producer and co-director of Sad Man Studio, a boutique animation and creative studio based on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. He is the co-creator and writer of 10-episode coming-of-age animation Willy, which is in development with Ludo Studio (Bluey) and Penguin Random House, with a YA graphic novel being released in early 2027. He is the writer, director and co-producer of animated sketch series Finally, A Show About Men!, set for release across YouTube and comedy streaming platform Grouse House in June 2026, with a 10-episode second season going into production at the end of the year. He has a slate of live action feature films, including teen sex comedy Blowies, which is currently in the works with Brouhaha Entertainment (Boy Swallows Universe).

Co-Founder, Director

Bradley Tennant is a production designer, producer and co-director of Sad Man Studio, a boutique animation and creative studio based on the Gold Coast in Queensland. He is the co-creator and writer of 10-episode coming-of-age animation Willy, which is in development with Ludo Studio (Bluey), and Penguin Random House, with a YA graphic novel being released in early 2027. He is also the co-producer of animated sketch series Finally, A Show About Men!, set for release across YouTube and comedy streaming platform Grouse House in June 2026, with a 10-episode second season going into production at the end of the year. Bradley has worked as Props Master on NBC productions Joe vs Carole and Young Rock (S1), as well as Black Snow (S1) and The Bureau of Magical Things (S1). Most recently, Bradley was Props Master on features Allen (Netflix) and Fing! (Stan). In 2023, Bradley was Props Master on Warwick Thornton’s feature The New Boy, which premiered at Cannes. Bradley has also worked as Set Decorator on Black Snow (S3), La Brea (S3) and Bloody Hell. He was the Production Designer of Adult, as well as assistant Designer on High Ground, which premiered at Berlin International Film Festival in 2020.

Director, Producer, Principal

Sally Aitken is a twice-Emmy® nominated director and writer, known for visually arresting work characterized by sensitivity and humour. Sally has had two features premiere in competition at the Sundance Film Festival: Playing with Sharks (Sundance 2021, Disney+), billed as “extraordinary” “visually stunning, enthralling” and named by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the 15 best films of the year; and Every Little Thing (Sundance, 2024), “a shimmering ode to humanity”. Her third feature, A Cinematic Life premiered at the Cannes Film Festival where Sally was nominated for the Camera d'Or, and the accompanying 3-part series, Stories of Australian Cinema nominated for an Emmy for Arts. In 2021 Sally co-founded SAM Content, a creative production company with a mission to umbrella bold new projects and talent from the Pacific region. She relishes delightful stories and unusual perspectives. Sphen & Magic is her first fully animated family feature as a director and producer. Under SAM, Sally is actively developing other narrative series and one-offs and busy collaborating with France, UK, Canada and USA in various international co-productions.

POCU Advisor

Michele McDonald was appointed to the newly created role of Screen Australia POCU Advisor (Producer Offset and Co-production) in March 2025 after eight years at the helm of the Producer Offset and Co-production Unit as Senior Manager, POCU. Michele has extensive expertise in the Producer Offset and Co-production programs and in her role as POCU Advisor she works directly with industry to provide a responsive, informed source of advice on how to access and navigate the Producer Offset and Co-production programs.

Producer, Co-Founder

Morgan Flint is a Melbourne-based producer and co-founder of Studio Psycho. He specialises in independent animation production, scaling original IP from concept through to release in the online space. Morgan is currently producing Heathens, a dark fantasy action series that premiered on YouTube and rapidly built a global audience, amassing millions of views and a strong subscriber base. His work spans production strategy, crew coordination, pipeline development, and sustainable online growth. Prior to Studio Psycho, Morgan worked in VFX production, coordinating teams of artists across major film and television. His credits include How to Train Your Dragon (2026), Ted Season 2, and the upcoming film Street Fighter (2026).

Writer, Director, Co-Founder

Neda Lay, knownonline as Nezhahah, is a Melbourne-based creator, director, and co-founder of Studio Psycho. Hailing from a skilled background in animation and storyboard, she now specialises in original animation development, writing and directing character-driven stories, with a strong visual identity. Neda is the creator and director of Heathens, a dark fantasy action series that premiered on YouTube and quickly built a global audience and dedicated fanbase. Their work defines the series’ creative vision, from story and worldbuilding through to tone and visual direction. Previously, Neda has worked for Flying Bark on Disney TVA’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, and at Glitch Productions on The Amazing Digital Circus, The Gaslight District, and Knights of Guinevere.

Producer, Production Coordinator, Screenwriter, Voice Director

Declan is an emerging actor, writer and producer with a passion for telling stories about the strange lurking in the mundane, reflecting his experience as a queer neurodiverse person. In addition to writing, performing in and overseeing Turbo Chook’s slate of animated and live-action projects, Declan recently worked with the ABC as a producer, reporter and interviewer on the podcast Days Like These. Multi-tasking across multiple ABC Listen projects, Declan was also tasked with creating podcast pilot episodes for prospective ABC series according to briefs provided by various Executive Producers. With an eclectic range of skills and experience across animation, live-action, and audio, Declan aims to build a collaborative, creative multi-platform career as a writer, producer and performer. Declan has co-written and starred in all Turbo Chook projects so far, including animated series After All, and the company’s upcoming live-action series Wine Mums and Huck Grimples.

Co-Founder

Jess Murray is a non-binary filmmaker and illustrator with a focus on whacky characters and heartfelt comedies. Growing up on the outskirts of Hobart, Tasmania, Jess found a love of oddball movies and has been determined to create their own off-kilter projects ever since. At the age of 19, Jess co-created the 2D animated short form comedy series Moments of Clarity, which was made by the Tassie animation studio, Blue Rocket and funded by Screen Australia and Screen Tasmania. After graduating from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) with a BA in Screen Production in 2020, Jess co-founded Turbo Chook. In addition to writing and directing on numerous Turbo Chook projects, Jess also designs the team’s animated projects and dabbles in producing, editing and voice acting. Jess created, produced, directed, co-wrote, and production designed on Turbo Chook’s debut animated series After All which released on YouTube in 2025 to a reception of almost a quarter of a million views over the 6x5min episode series. After All was winner of the “Best Animation” award at Sydney Webfest and has been recently picked up by Animation+ for distribution in the US.

Senior Lecturer

Andrew Howells is an animator, illustrator, artist and educator with 25 years' experience in industry and academia. As a Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle, Australia, Andrew works across animation, illustration, and visual communication design. He holds a PhD in Design from the University of Newcastle, where his research explores drawing as inquiry at the intersection of art, science, and visual communication. Andrew has an extensive professional background working with museums and cultural institutions, producing interpretive visual materials that support public engagement with collections and research. With a professional background in the animation industry, he is currently teaching 2D animation and illustration courses within Visual Communication Design at the University of Newcastle, Australia

Lecturer

Jack McGrath is a filmmaker, stop-motion animator, director and lecturer with over 20 years’ experience producing visual content across animation, documentary and screen media. He holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Sydney and has lectured in film and animation for more than a decade. His short films have screened internationally, and he is the Director of Conceptavision, a Newcastle-based production company specialising in animation and video. Jack teaches animation within Visual Communication Design at the University of Newcastle, Australia, with a focus on stop-motion and model-making. He is also a practice-led researcher whose work examines the relationship between scale, materiality and perception through the lens of miniatures. His research explores how miniature environments operate both as physical objects and as cinematic worlds, with a particular focus on how scale shapes audience experience. Working at the intersection of traditional stop-motion and emerging digital technologies, he develops hybrid animation workflows that integrate handcrafted models with contemporary tools, positioning miniatures as both a creative method and a critical framework for understanding animation.

Production Executive

Ariel Waymouth is a screen industry executive with over 25 years’ experience leading the development and production of animation, live action and factual content. A passionate champion of animation and children’s storytelling, Ariel has worked closely with leading Australian and international broadcasters and partners including ABC, SBS, Network Ten, BBC, Disney, Cartoon Network, Hulu, Warner Bros, NITV and Spin Master. Since 2022, Ariel has been Production Executive (Children’s Lead) at VicScreen, Victoria’s creative and economic screen development agency, supporting creators to transform bold ideas into world‑class content for children and families.